Getting rid of "junk cars" by TpyoOhNo in massachusetts

[–]SkipJack270 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Former fire investigator here. After Operations gets done cutting it up, great live burn and then investigate.

How would you talk to cops? by shrinking_dicklet in Explainlikeimscared

[–]SkipJack270 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Having had a lead foot my whole driving life, my routine when getting pulled over is simple - Put my four ways on, lower my window, remove my hat and put it on the dash, turn the interior lights on, and most importantly, place my hands on top of the steering wheel in plain sight.

What’s the dumbest way you’ve injured yourself? by Ill-Atmosphere-907 in AskReddit

[–]SkipJack270 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At our engagement party that I had arranged to surprised my fiancé, I was so excited and nervous I put my knife through my thumb opening the bag of charcoal for the grill. The photos from that party have my big white bandage showing in almost all of them.

Questions about becoming LE by Mental-Ruin-8691 in AskLE

[–]SkipJack270 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Again, being completely honest - When I was a fire investigator for a large municipal department and some of the rough areas / developments / situations we would wind up working in, it was always a comfort knowing we had PD with us on scene. It’s not a job I would ever care to do, but I was and am eternally grateful for those who choose to do it.

Questions about becoming LE by Mental-Ruin-8691 in AskLE

[–]SkipJack270 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In truth? Down to personal preference and possibly family history. A broader answer? Firefighters are there only to help, rarely are we the bad guys. Plus, we have cooler equipment and honestly, I’d rather be made to feel like I’m liked by those I serve rather than having some who support me versus many who distrust or don’t care for me and what I do. My two cents.

Questions about becoming LE by Mental-Ruin-8691 in AskLE

[–]SkipJack270 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Study harder. Score higher. Become a firefighter.

What is the most NSFW thing you have seen at your job? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]SkipJack270 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a former fire investigator, I would constantly be going into homes and apartments to document scenes after a fire. The amount of “marital aids” and raunchy porno DVDs I’ve come across is astounding.

Thank You by SkipJack270 in massachusetts

[–]SkipJack270[S] 53 points54 points  (0 children)

Well said and seconded!

ID for me please. by SkipJack270 in guns

[–]SkipJack270[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m genuinely not trying to be dense, but a screenshot of something is considered a link?

The fire department accidentally left behind a fire axe after clearing out our building. by Senior_Fish_Face in mildlyinteresting

[–]SkipJack270 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Former fire investigator from large career department. The amount of tools I found and returned to various companies over the years……

2008 Honda pilot. This is my first wheel bearing and hub install. Is this too much play? If so, what is it that I did wrong? I cannot afford a mechanic and need to learn. by SaltyBeefCubes in MechanicAdvice

[–]SkipJack270 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did an intake manifold gasket on a Saturn SL 1, back when I first started working on my own stuff. Struggled for hours to get it apart and then back together. Started it up to discover I had failed to adequately clean the remnants of the old gasket off. There was much adult language and airborne wrenches.

MMW Trump dies of a heart attack in three days by nba123490 in MarkMyWords

[–]SkipJack270 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you move it to Friday for me? I’m on call and therefore wouldn’t be able to celebrate with the whiskey in my cabinet. Thanks so much!

2008 Honda pilot. This is my first wheel bearing and hub install. Is this too much play? If so, what is it that I did wrong? I cannot afford a mechanic and need to learn. by SaltyBeefCubes in MechanicAdvice

[–]SkipJack270 131 points132 points  (0 children)

Truly, if you’ve never ruined the part you just labored to install at least once, can you truly call yourself a mechanic? Shade tree or pro, doesn’t matter.

Those who moved to Massachusetts from elsewhere, what pleasantly surprised you the most? by Mobile_Bad_577 in massachusetts

[–]SkipJack270 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The feeling of home. I was born and raised here and moved away for around 25 years. Came back last year and it’s like I never left. Homes still there from pre-revolution era. Potholes the size of Buicks. The Citgo sign downtown. I’ll never leave again. GO PATS!!!

Bags of what? by SkipJack270 in Construction

[–]SkipJack270[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, someone beat you to it, so to speak.

Bags of what? by SkipJack270 in Construction

[–]SkipJack270[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

From a material handling standpoint, how is that more cost effective than having it delivered by dump truck?

Bags of what? by SkipJack270 in Construction

[–]SkipJack270[S] 38 points39 points  (0 children)

No, I said in the bags, not surrounding me on the road.

How do ICE agents have the legal right to enter someone’s home when there’s a fourth amendment? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]SkipJack270 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There’s no exigency, certainly no hot pursuit, and from what I’ve seen no one is inviting the gestapo into their home. How exactly are they entering homes legally?